BODY FOUND IN SEARCH FOR MISSING 19-YEAR-OLD GEORGIE NOLAN AFTER DAYS OF CANAL SEARCHES

Police have discovered a body in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, during the search for teenager Georgie Nolan, who disappeared in the early hours of Saturday morning. Her family has been informed, but formal identification has not yet taken place.

A major search for a missing 19-year-old woman has taken a heartbreaking turn after police discovered a body in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire.

Georgie Nolan was last seen in the early hours of Saturday, October 24, near the Kennet and Avon Canal. Concern grew after she disappeared, prompting specialist search and rescue teams, volunteers and police officers to join efforts to locate her.

On Tuesday, October 27, Wiltshire Police confirmed that a body had been found in the area during the search.

However, authorities stressed that formal identification has not yet taken place, meaning the person found has not officially been confirmed as Georgie.

LAST SEEN NEAR THE CANAL

Georgie was believed to have been walking near the Kennet and Avon Canal in Bradford-on-Avon at approximately 5 a.m. on Saturday.

Her disappearance prompted growing concern among those searching for her, with fears that she may have entered the water.

The search focused on sections of the canal and areas around moored boats. Specialist teams worked to examine places that could be difficult to access from the bank, while volunteers supported the wider operation.

The discovery of a body on Tuesday marked a significant development after several days of searching.

SPECIALIST TEAMS JOINED THE SEARCH

The operation involved Wiltshire Police and specialist search and rescue organisations.

Searchers used equipment including underwater cameras and long poles to examine areas beneath and around boats moored along the canal. Specialist rescue personnel also assisted as the search continued.

Police divers from Avon and Somerset were reported to have joined efforts in the canal as concern for Georgie’s welfare grew.

Despite the extensive operation, the outcome remained uncertain until police announced the discovery.

FAMILY INFORMED AS POLICE ASK FOR PRIVACY

Wiltshire Police confirmed that Georgie’s family had been informed about the discovery and was receiving support from specially trained officers.

In a statement, the force expressed its thoughts for Georgie’s family and friends and asked the public to respect their privacy during what it described as an extremely difficult time.

For relatives who had been waiting for news, the announcement brought a painful and uncertain development. Until formal identification is completed, however, authorities have not confirmed that the body is Georgie’s.

POLICE SAY DEATH IS NOT BELIEVED TO BE SUSPICIOUS

Police said that, at this early stage, they did not believe there were any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

Enquiries remain ongoing, and formal identification is expected to take place in due course. The precise circumstances surrounding the discovery and the cause of death have not been confirmed in the available police statement.

The investigation will need to establish the identity of the person found before further conclusions can be drawn.

A COMMUNITY WAITS FOR ANSWERS

Georgie’s disappearance had prompted a concerted effort involving emergency services, specialist search teams and volunteers.

The discovery of a body is a deeply distressing development for everyone hoping for her safe return. For now, the family has asked for privacy while officers continue their enquiries and provide support.

Police have not yet formally identified the body as Georgie Nolan. Further information is expected once the identification process and ongoing enquiries have progressed.

Source: Wiltshire Police; The Sun.

This report reflects information publicly available on October 28, 2026. The identity of the deceased had not yet been formally confirmed in the cited police statement.